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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2014; 20(39): 14230-14236
Published online Oct 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i39.14230
Utility of endoscopic ultrasound in patients with portal hypertension
Ghassan M Hammoud, Jamal A Ibdah
Ghassan M Hammoud, Jamal A Ibdah, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO 65212, United States
Author contributions: Hammoud GM wrote the manuscript; Ibdah JA edited the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Jamal A Ibdah, MD, PhD, Professor, Director, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, One Hospital Drive, CE 405, Columbia, MO 65212, United States. ibdahj@health.missouri.edu
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Received: November 28, 2013
Revised: March 22, 2014
Accepted: June 14, 2014
Published online: October 21, 2014
Core Tip

Core tip: This review provides an up-to-date summary of published studies and case reports on the utilization of endoscopic ultrasound in patients with advanced liver disease and portal hypertension. We highlight the significance of portal hypertension and the potential application of endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine needle aspiration, and EUS-guided injection in the management of portal hypertension. In addition, we highlight the utilization of EUS in the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal varices. This review also provides insights on the limitation of endoscopic ultrasound in patients with portal hypertension.